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Key Facts about Dariya Bahadur Island

Nov. 18, 2025

Udupi police recently registered a case against eight individuals who allegedly entered the restricted Dariya Bahadur, or Bhadragada Island, also known as Lighthouse Island, within Malpe police station limits.

About Dariya Bahadur Island:

  • It is located in the Udupi district, Karnataka.
  • It is among the four islands near Malpe Beach.
  • It is also known as Bhadragada Island, or Lighthouse Island.
  • The island’s breadth is just approximately 1.6 square kilometres, and its area is estimated to be less than 250 yards.
  • It is well renowned for being a rocky island and esteemed for the elegance of its buildings.
  • This island is where the famous Daira Bahadurgarh fort is located.
    • It was constructed by Basavappa Naik of Bidanur.
    • There is also a mystery associated with the island fort, as the treasure of the king was buried somewhere to escape from the invasion of Haider Ali during the mid-18th century.
    • Surrounding the fort premises, there is an old tile factory and also a few temples.

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